The plans were shelved this week when Craig Robinson, the brother-in-law of President Barack Obama, was fired as Oregon State's head coach.

Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis said it's possible the game could still take place if Robinson lands another coaching job.

The event would have been the most recent unique game devised by Hollis, including a 2011 game on an aircraft carrier and a 2012 game at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The Spartans are also scheduled to take part in a four-team, three-city basketball event in 2018 with Florida, North Carolina and Texas.